There are two excursions planned for the program: Dublin and Western Ireland. Both trips
are optional, therefore students may sign up for these field trips at an additional
cost.

Opportunities abound to explore sites both charming and historic through scheduled
excursions and independent travel. Recent excursions have included Dublin, Killarney
National Park, Dingle and Kerry Peninsulas, Cliffs of Moher, Castle Blarney, Cobh,
and Kinsale.

Date: June 28 -July 1, 2018

Cost: $375 (Not Included)

Experience the historic beauty of Dublin, Ireland's enchanting capital city, for four
days and three nights on our optional weekend excursion. Stay in the heart of city centre at Trinity College, established in 1592. Follow famous
Irish writers’ footsteps on the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl, tour of the Guinness Storehouse
at St. James’ Gate and take in a theatre performance at the historic Abbey Theatre.
Program activities in the past have a included tours of the Guinness Brewery, The Book of Kells, a backstage tour of The Abbey, performances at The Abbey and Gate Theatres, a Literary Pub Crawl and more. There will be plenty of individual time for visits
to the James Joyce House, Trinity College, Dublin Writer's Museum, National Gallery or any of the other attractions in one of the world's great literary and cultural
centers. Transportation to and from Dublin, accommodation, and city bus passes are
included along with some activities.

Pack your hiking shoes and explore Ireland’s verdant countryside on our weekend excursion
to Western Ireland. We depart from Cork and head to Ross Castle, a 15th century tower house on the edge of Killarney National Park in County Kerry. From
there we board boats and take a scenic ride before lunch at Lord Brandon’s. After
lunch we will hike the famous Gap of Dunloe. Participants can opt to take a jaunting
car (horse and buggy) instead. We’ll enjoy a traditional Irish dinner (you earned
it!) at Kate Kearney’s Cottage. Past participants have enjoyed two nights in Dingle
and Limerick with daytrips to Sleigh Head Peninsula and the breathtaking Cliffs of
Moher before returning to Cork.